MEETING MONDAY 2nd and 3rd Wards Neighborhood Watch, 6:30 p.m. South Rome Senior Center, 112 Ridge St. Clinton Village Board, 7 p.m. Lumbard Memorial Hall, North Park Row. Holland Paten... [more...]
CONSTABLEVILLE — Trinity Episcopal Church of Boonville invites the public to "Country Cookin’: A Musical Smorgasbord" in the Constableville Fire Hall starting at 5 p.m. Saturd... [more...]
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 502 W. Chestnut St., holds its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The "Sew & Sews" and Lutheran Women’s Missionary ... [more...]
CAMDEN — A rummage, bake and knife sale will be held at the Camden United Methodist Church, 132 Main Street. Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A bag... [more...]
VERONA — Five students of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Verona celebrated their Affirmation of Baptism on Oct. 26, after two years of Confirmation classes to explore and expand their f... [more...]
Need a ride to the polls to vote on Tuesday? Local veterans are offering free rides to voting places in Rome, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call the VFW Post at 337-7740 or the Ame... [more...]
VERONA — A Holiday Bazaar will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Verona First Presbyterian Church, corner of Main Street and Rock Road. It will feature &quo... [more...]
It only turned 17 in October, but the Rome Rescue Mission, 413 E. Dominick St., is emancipated. A ribbon cutting Sunday celebrated its independence from the Rescue Mission of Utica, which establish... [more...]
Adas Israel Synagogue, 706 Hickory St. 337-3170. Sabbath Service, Fri. 7:30 p.m. Beit Shalom, (Messianic Jewish Congregation), 49 Franklin Square (corner Genesee St. and Oriskany Blvd.), Utica.... [more...]
CAMDEN — Cluster 13 got $10,000 through a donation, as listed in a story Saturday. The headline incorrectly listed the donor’s full amount to a Utica group, rather than the amount desig... [more...]
There are many ways for you to help the Rome Rescue Mission. Contact the mission at 337-2516 for details, based on the following opportunities. Officials suggest calling before dropping somethi... [more...]
The Holland Patent boys cross country squad came out victorious in the Class C race of the Section III championship, while the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill girls team grabbed second in the Class B race a... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post 6:55. Hockey — American Hockey League: Syracuse at Rockford, 8:05. College Footbal... [more...]
The Hotel Utica, which has had trouble staying current on its federal loan payments and taxes, is on the block for nearly $11 million. It is listed for sale on www.loopnet.com with an asking pr... [more...]
The county’s proposed $375,279 allocation to Mohawk Valley EDGE next year was the starting point for a 1 1/2-hour wide-ranging discussion between legislators and agency officials Thursday. ... [more...]
The No. 1 seed Camden and No. 2 seed Vernon-Verona-Sherrill field hockey squads will be well-rested when they meet on Sunday in the Section III Class B final at Chittenango High. Camden advance... [more...]
Margaret L. "Meima" Heaverin Mathis, 85, formerly of Rome passed away Thursday October 30, 2008 at the Masonic Care Community, Utica, NY with her family by her side. Born November 18, 192... [more...]
Temperatures: 27 to 63 Normal Range: 36 to 53 Records: 20(1975), 74(2003) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 6.08" Rainfall for year: 42.92" Snowfall: 0" ... [more...]
Isma M. Pritchard, 86, of 623 Healy Ave., Rome, passed away on October 30, 2008, in Rome Memorial Hospital, with her loving family at her side. She was born on November 12, 1921, in Tupper Lake, th... [more...]
Michael D. Gulla, 30, of Rome, formerly of Nashville, TN, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, October 31, 2008. He was born on March 31, 1978 in Rome, a son of Robert and Peggy Rebel G... [more...]
FLORENCE Lyle A. Fuller, Jr., 66, of Morris Rd., passed away October 31, 2008 at his residence. He was born January 22, 1942 in Florence, the son of Lyle and Elida Manchester Fuller, Sr. Lyle... [more...]
Emergency repairs are needed for the leaking Ridge Mills Elementary School roof, at an estimated cost of $60,000-$70,000, and bids for the work will be opened Thursday. The school district hope... [more...]
Richard "Tiff" Tiffany, 82, of the Presbyterian Home, and of Holland Patent, passed away on October 30, 2008. He was born in Boonville and attended Boonville Schools. He joined the Na... [more...]
There will be a Rome Christian Women’s Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the Franklin Hotel on South James Street. The cost is $8. To reserve a seat, call Gerry Yerman at 336-8675. T... [more...]
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a request for a School Road restaurant among the list of requests at its meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at City Hall. Michael Vescio, owner of 6... [more...]
No matter how it turns out, this is definitely going to be an historic election. We will either elect the first President of African descent or we will elect the first woman as vice president. Pret... [more...]
A gospel music concert, featuring former country recording artist Bob Puffer and his wife Darleen, will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, at Skyline Baptist Church, Route 365. They present a varie... [more...]
BLAIR — Dorrine M. Blair, 49, of Rome, on Oct. 30, 2008. Services are 7 p.m. tonight at Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut St. Calling hours 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. DULAK... [more...]
The nutrition program for persons age 60 and over is funded by the county Office for the Aging, state and federal grants, and contributions from participants. Meals are served Monday through Fr... [more...]
HOLLAND PATENT — Peter R. Prosser, 20, passed away at home on October 30, 2008. He was born October 3, 1988, in New Hartford, the son of Robert R. and Bonnie L. Gates Prosser. Peter graduated... [more...]
BOONVILLE — The Boonville United Methodist Church will begin a Food Sense program at the church in November. Food Sense is a food buying opportunity open to all that provides quality food for... [more...]
POINT ROCK — A rummage sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Point Rock United Methodist Church. A bag sale... [more...]
AVA — An Election Day dinner, featuring a choice of oyster stew or hot roast pork sandwich, will be served from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Ava Hilltop United Methodist Church, Rou... [more...]
Grace S. Karol, 90, of Rome, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford. She was born January 20, 1918 in Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of Peter and Gladys D... [more...]
ALDASCH — To Michael and Bonnie St. John Aldasch, Bouckville, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in Oneida Healthcare Center, a son, Michael Ryan. CORTRIGHT — To Erik and Jennifer Zuroweste... [more...]
The Hamilton College Brass Ensemble will provide music for the 10:45 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Nov. 9, at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. George St. The Brass Ensemble, founded in 1... [more...]
LOWELL — An Election Day luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday in the Lowell United Methodist Church, 5840 Lowell Road. Luncheon items offered will include sandwiches, m... [more...]
Elwin C. Evans, Jr., 66, of Philadelphia, Pa., died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. He was born January 16, 1942 in Rome, N.Y. the son of Elwin and Bernice Evans Evans. He graduated from Holland Patent High... [more...]
TOWN OF LEE — A Youth and Young adult worship opportunity will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at Delta United Methodist Church, 6285 Hawkins Corners Road. The Praise Band from the Maran... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning state Lottery numbers selected Friday in the midday drawing: Daily: 8, 6, 3; Lucky Sum: 17; WinFour: 3, 5, 2, 8; Lucky Sum: 18. Here are the winning lot... [more...]
Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens’ conviction on seven counts of failing to report more than $250,000 in gifts he received from an oil services executive and others was not a surprise. During his trial... [more...]
Nov. 1, 1998 Swastika tiles in the floor at Gansevoort Elementary School are "distracting us from the business of educating kids" and "I’m going to take them out," Sup... [more...]
Tonight — Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Light and variable winds. Sunday — Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds. Sunday night — Increasing clouds. Lows in t... [more...]
VERNON — Hambletonian winner Deweycheatumnhowe gave the fans at Vernon Downs a real treat on Halloween night on Friday as the colt took down the special $20,000 featured open-test eighth race... [more...]
UTICA The Westmoreland football squad has been saying it loud and clear for weeks. Now maybe everyone will listen. The Bulldogs continued to make a ruckus on the football field on Fri... [more...]
The Rome Sports Hall of Fame and the Rome Colts Pop Warner football will host the second annual Rome Bowl at the Stadium on Sunday with a doubleheader set to kick off at 11 a.m. The Rome Colts ... [more...]
National Football League American Conference East W L T Pct PF PA New England 5 2 0 .714 153 132 Buffalo 5 2 0 .714 165 143 N.Y. Jets 4 3 0 .571 182 170 Miami 3 4 0 .429... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 8:35 a.m. 100 N. Madison St., first aid. 10:09 a.m. 205 St. Peter’s Ave., box alarm. 11:57 a.m. City Hall, W. Liberty St., car fire. 2:0... [more...]
NEW HARTFORD — A Utica woman was arrested for drunken driving on Genesee Street after striking and breaking a utility pole early this morning. Police said Shiobhan Woods, 22, was northbou... [more...]
Autumn is mating season for white-tailed deer, a time when the love-yearning animals cross rural roads and busy highways in greatest numbers. Danger to approaching traffic and bounding animals ... [more...]
Robert A. Thompson, 18, of Nassau Street, said in a statement to police that he did not knock over a headstone at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Information was incorrect in a story published Oct. 30. [more...]
Bertha (Ernst) Dulak, 91, a native of West Leyden, and a former resident of Upper Floyd Ave, and also of Barile’s Trailer Park, Rome, passed away on Friday October 31, 2008, at Stonehedge Nur... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 12:01 a.m. domestic. 12:05 a.m. aggravated harassment. 2:10 a.m. S. James St., suspicious person. 4:10 a.m. Park Drive Manor II, suspicious pe... [more...]
Two similar burglaries that may or may not be connected are being investigated by the Sheriff’s Department, and they need your help. • Roughly $16,000 worth of spooled electrical wi... [more...]
There were apparently more treats rather than tricks on Halloween, with multiple police agencies reporting a "quiet night." "Very, very quiet, nothing ghoulish at all," said... [more...]
A teen-ager facing two separate cases in City Court — for assault and burglary — was sentenced to four months in county jail by Judge Daniel C. Wilson Wednesday. Dakotah J. Cayton, ... [more...]
